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    Heurter (en. To hit)

    /øʁ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Strike a person or object with force.
    He hit the wall while running.
    Il a heurter le mur en courant.
    Collide with a vehicle or pedestrian.
    The car hit a cyclist.
    La voiture a heurté un cycliste.
    Have a shock or violent encounter.
    The opinions of these two friends clashed.
    Les opinions de ces deux amis ont heurté.
    Dodge or violate an implicit rule.
    His words struck the sensibility of many people.
    Ses paroles ont heurté la sensibilité de beaucoup de gens.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'heurtier', which means to strike.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    knock on the door
    Knocked on the door to enter.
    heurter à la porte
    touch on sensitivities
    Arouse strong emotions in someone.
    heurter les sensibilités
    violate a rule
    Violate an established norm.
    heurter une règle

    Related Words

    shock
    A violent or sudden impact.
    choc
    collision
    Meeting between two bodies in motion.
    collision
    impact
    Effect or influence of a shock.
    impact

    Slang Meanings

    To hit in the sense of being caught up in a situation.
    He was completely hit after that discussion.
    Il était complètement heurter après cette discussion.
    To be caught off guard or shocked by something.
    She was hit by what he said.
    Elle a été heurter par ce qu'il a dit.